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Locations: Columbia, SC, United States;
Program Terms: Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Year Long (T1-T2), Year Long (T2-T1)
Restrictions: Deakin applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction:	English	Credit Weighting:	4 Credit Points
Credit Type:	Undergraduate	Deakin Faculty:	Faculty of Arts & Education, Faculty of Business & Law, Faculty of Health, Faculty of Science, Engineering & Built Environments
OS Help Available:	Yes	Program Type:	Exchange
Scholarships Available:	No	Minimum Entry Requirement:	60
Trimester 1 =:	Spring	Trimester 2 =:	Fall
Click here for a definition of this term GCP Points:	60	Click here for a definition of this term Exchange Category:	Red

Program Description:

University

Restrictions:
Limited Places Available

About:

There is never a dull moment on the University of South Carolina campus with football games to homecoming to top level education. South Carolina prides themselves on providing both education and experiences. The University of South Carolina was founded in 1801 as a college and then flourishing into a national university in the 20th century.
The University of South Carolina is a brilliant place to study. The campus size of over 6 million square feet of academic and research building surrounded by urban landscape offers students the diverse opportunity to experience south Carolina in its true beauty. the university campus is located in the city of Columbia where history and culture lay awake to be discovered.

The university culture is something not to be ignored. watching the whole city shut down to watch and support the Carolina gamecock football team on game days is an experience not to be missed. The university of South Carolina prides themselves on school spirit and involvement, and encourages all student to fully immerse themselves in the both academics and extracurricular activities.

Recommended Programs:

Commerce
Sports Marketing
Biomedical Science

Did you know?

South Carolina does not have a major professional sports team.

Location Profile

About South Carolina

From well-bred, gardenia-scented Charleston to bright, tacky Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is always a fascinating destination. Moss-draped oaks. Stately mansions. Wide beaches. Rolling mountains. And an ornery streak as old as the state itself. Ah yes, South Carolina, where the accents are thicker and the traditions more dear. (Source)

About the United States of America

America is the birthplace of LA, Las Vegas, Chicago, Miami, Boston and New York City – each a brimming metropolis whose name alone conjures a million different notions of culture, cuisine and entertainment. Look more closely, and the American quilt unfurls in all its surprising variety: the eclectic music scene of Austin, the easygoing charms of antebellum Savannah, the eco-consciousness of free-spirited Portland, the magnificent waterfront of San Francisco and the captivating French Quarter of jazz-loving New Orleans. Each city adds its unique style to the grand patchwork that is America. (Source)

When you continue your studies in the U.S., you are making a choice to broaden not only your educational opportunities, but your cultural experience, as well. Whether you attend a small, private college in a small town or a university situated in the middle of a large urban area, most universities offer a variety of student clubs and organizations to match the wide array of student interests. (Source)

Credit Information

Course Catalogue:

University of South Carolina - Course Catalogue
Please use the course catalogue to search for units available at the host University.

How Many Units?

University of South Carolina operates with the US Credit System. 3 - 4 US Credits is equal to 1 Deakin credit therefore 12 - 16 US Credits is equal to 4 Deakin credits. In the United States, students MUST study a full time study load which is considered to be 4 units (a total of 16 US Credits).

A minimum of 6 (8 is recommended) Deakin credits are to be included in your study plan per trimester that you are applying for and for each university preference.

E.g. If you are applying for two trimesters and for two different universities? You would bring 6-8 units for T1 for each university and then 6 - 8 units for T2 for each university. A total of 12-16 units.

Credit Equivalences and Levels

Country	1 Deakin Credit point	Full Time Course Load
USA, Canada and Latin America	3 - 4 Credit Point	12-16 Credits
Europe	7.5 ECTS	30 ECTS
UK	15 Credit	60 Credits
Asia	Varies	Varies
New Zealand	15 Credits	60 Credits

Cost and Funding

Although costs can vary greatly depending on location and lifestyle, most returned exchange students indicate that a semester of exchange costs approximately AUD$15,000. Students are responsible to budget appropriately for their program and are encouraged to factor unpredictable events, such as currency fluctuations in to their budgets.

Students participating in the student exchange program will be expected to pay for their own:

Airfares
Passport and visa costs
Accommodation
Meals
Daily living expenses including text books
Personal/ Travel expenses
The Deakin University Travel Insurance Policy provides cover for approved international travel for the length of your international program, including a maximum of 10 days leisure travel either immediately before or after the study component (or combination thereof), at no charge. While Deakin Travel Insurance is provided to all staff and students, this policy may not be accepted by some of our overseas exchange partners and it may be necessary for you to take additional health cover at the host institution. You will need to arrange additional travel and health insurance for any travel occurring outside of your formal exchange study period.
Any other incidental costs.

Funding Options

OS- HELP loans
Overseas Student HELP loans (OS-HELP) are provided by the Commonwealth government to eligible HECS-HELP students undertaking various international experiences for credit. This loan is added to your HELP debt.
The following link will provide more information on the OS-Help

Youth Allowance and Austudy
If you are currently receiving Youth Allowance or Austudy you can continue to receive payments while studying overseas. If you are on one of our short-term programs, so long as you have a full time study load for the year, your payments will continue while you are overseas. If you are accepted for exchange, you should make an appointment with Centrelink to discuss your plans.

The following link will provide more information on the Youth Allowance or Austudy

Helpful Links

Helpful Links:

Accommodation
Campus Map
Living Expenses and Costs
University Homepage

USA Banner

Important Notes

Before you apply, please make sure you have completed all exchange application steps as outlined on the Deakin Abroad website.

Eligibility criteria:

Exchange Programs are available to all Deakin students, including international, postgraduate and off-campus students.

To be eligible to apply for an Exchange Program:

Undergraduate students must have completed at least 8 credit points toward their current Deakin degree. 4 Credits for Prior Learning can be counted towards this requirement.
Postgraduate students must have completed at least 4 credit points towards their Deakin degree
You must return to at least 1 credit point to complete at Deakin after your Exchange Program
You must study a full-time load while on exchange
You must have a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60 or above. Some discretion may be applied to this requirement for students with a WAM of between 55-60 at the time of application and will be advised to meet with a Language and Learning Adviser. Applicants with a WAM below 55 will not be considered.
You must have received faculty approval prior to submitting your exchange application

Duration:

Students may apply for a Trimester or Year-long Exchange Program, starting either Trimester 1 or Trimester 2.